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Hong Kong arbitration body eyes Mideast, Africa prospects amid global tensions

Hong Kong arbitration body eyes Mideast, Africa prospects amid global tensions
South China Morning Post Monday 26 October 2026, 03:00 UTC By Jess Ma 1 min read
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An international arbitration body in Hong Kong is exploring business opportunities in the Middle East and Africa, citing the city’s neutrality and predictability as key draws for new markets amid rising geopolitical tensions. Domitille Baizeau, co-chairwoman of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, said the city had benefited from an overall shift in global business growth from Europe to Asia, with overseas businesses increasingly choosing Hong Kong to arbitrate disputes.

An international arbitration body in Hong Kong is exploring business opportunities in the Middle East and Africa, citing the city’s neutrality and predictability as key draws for new markets amid rising geopolitical tensions. Domitille Baizeau, co-chairwoman of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, said the city had benefited from an overall shift in global business growth from Europe to Asia, with overseas businesses increasingly choosing Hong Kong to arbitrate disputes. The... [Image text:] HKIAC ADRIN ASIA CONFERENCE ARBITRATION: RECALIBRATING THEPO
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